DC Buffer

Bruce Bump

Bruce Bump

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I have never heard of a DC varible speed buffer. Why wouldnt it work? I think on a slower buffer, bad things wouldnt happen at the speed of light. I have been sanding to 2000 grit to avoid buffing. Thats alot of hand sanding. I am wearing out my elbows. Bruce
 
I hate buffing too. Only buffer I have is 3400 rpm. The last time it bit me it pulled a short sword out of my hand and broke it into three pieces.

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Bruce-

I have one. When I put a buffing wheel on my Burr King.

I use 8 and 10 inch wheels on my Baldor 3/4 hp 1800 rpm buffer, and am happy with it. But when I need a different speed it's nice to be able to put a buff on the Burr King.

I really like the finish that's achieved when you buff a material to a mirror finish and then rubb it down with extra fine scotch-brite.

I agree, it's a nice change of pace sometimes.

Nick
 
I have a varible speed grinder with a 14" wheel. I never thought about using it with a buffer wheel. Thanks for the idea Nick. I dont do alot of polished stainless and hate the look if its been polished so hard and fast that the crisp grind lines that I spent alot of time on get rounded off. I do like damascus that has been semi polished instead of dull black. A slow speed will polish soft metals and handle materials (not wood) without so much danger and the loose buff should flow around the gaurd area well.
 
there is a point where the buffer will not do anything if you slow it down too much. Baldor makes their buffers in 1800 and 3600 rpm models for a reason.....you can also buy motors that are stepped down to 2/3 speed and 1/2 speed (they also make motors with a switch that cut the power in half and the speed with the switch- say 1800 and 900, the slower speed having 1/2 the power of the motor rating). I personally think 1800 is the slowest you need to go. Stan Fujisaka has both speeds standing next to each other. The slow one is best for woods and things that burn easily....the fast one for steel. If you are worried about the safety factor always use a closely sewn wheel and ALWAYS wear a mask, safety glasses and have brain in gear!!!!!!
 
As I found out a couple days ago. ALWAYS take that extra second to pay attention BEFORE you start each stroke on the buffer. I learned from D,Holder he said: "Whatever you do don't let go if the buffer garbs a blade"
He was right, twisted my wrist but kept a 6" hunting blade out of my stomach!
 
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